Industrial roof top units

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued by the Ingham Intermediate School District for the procurement of industrial rooftop HVAC units to replace existing equipment at the Wilson Talent Center in Mason, Michigan. The project scope includes pricing for two packaged 20-ton rooftop units, removal of up to two existing units, and installation of new units, with major components of removed units remaining the property of the district. The district prefers Daikin units but will consider equivalent products meeting specifications. Bid pricing must be comprehensive and include material costs, delivery and freight, installation, all labor, permits, equipment, warranty information, and performance bond costs. Sealed bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018, with vendor questions due by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2018 and answers provided by March 28, 2018. Work must begin after July 2, 2018 and be completed no later than August 17, 2018. Vendors are required to visit the site prior to bid submission to familiarize themselves with local conditions, and all bids must be submitted in triplicate format (one original, one copy, and an electronic version on CD or flash drive) to the Ingham Intermediate School District Purchasing Department.

Vendors responding to this procurement must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers' Compensation, Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000), Employment Practices Liability ($1,000,000), and Commercial Umbrella Liability ($2,000,000). Performance bonds are required for bids exceeding $50,000, set at a minimum of 100 percent of the total bid amount. Vendors must complete all required attachments including the Vendor Signature Page, Additional Vendor Information, Iran Affidavit, and Familial Disclosure form. Standard payment terms are net 30 days minimum, and the district is tax-exempt and will not pay state or federal taxes. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, award to other than the lowest bidder, split awards among multiple vendors, and negotiate with selected vendors prior to award, with all bids firm for 90 days from the submission date. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is disclosed in this solicitation.